Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Hybrid origin, Asia
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Water frequently while growing
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Requires more often in extreme heat
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
Pests and Diseases
Leafminer
Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale insects, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Aphrodisiac, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
extracted oil
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
ECHINOPSIS pachanoi
Common Name
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
San Pedro
In Hindi
Ponderosa Lemon
सैन पेड्रो
In German
Ponderosa Zitrone
Echinopsis pachanoi
In French
Citron Ponderosa
Echinopsis pachanoi
In Spanish
Ponderosa Lemon
Echinopsis pachanoi
In Greek
Ponderosa Lemon
San Pedro κάκτος
In Portuguese
Ponderosa Lemon
Wachuma
In Polish
Ponderosa Lemon
San pedro (kaktus)
In Latin
Ponderosa Lemon
San Pedro
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rutaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Citreae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ponderosa Lemon and San Pedro
Season and care of Ponderosa Lemon and San Pedro is important to know. While considering everything about Ponderosa Lemon and San Pedro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and San Pedro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand and for San Pedro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for San Pedro is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ponderosa Lemon and San Pedro Physical Information
Ponderosa Lemon and San Pedro physical information is very important for comparison. Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas San Pedro height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Ponderosa Lemon and San Pedro are as follows:
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
San Pedro flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- San Pedro leaf color: Not Available
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and San Pedro
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and San Pedro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ponderosa Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and San Pedro pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Ponderosa Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer San Pedro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.